(Reposted as requested)
Maine,
I will be leaving the dock and mooring for the first time next season with a new to me 35 foot boat. I have read several of your posts and articles on the subject on various sites regarding mooring pendants along with other articles on the subject.
My conclusion is that two 3/4 inch pendants of 20 feet each should do the trick. Am I correct with this assumption? I am 45 minutes from the boat, so aside from large storms with predicted paths, I might not be able to get to the boat in time to add heavier lines if heavy weather hits.
Also, it seems that there are many polyester covered nylon pendants from New England, Yale, Hamilton, etc? Are there any advantages to any particular brand?
You also mentioned lacing pendants together. Can you tell me more about how it's done?
Also, does one need to secure the loops around the cleats somehow? The skipper whose boat I race on usually ties the line of the pickup stick around the cleat.
Maine,
I will be leaving the dock and mooring for the first time next season with a new to me 35 foot boat. I have read several of your posts and articles on the subject on various sites regarding mooring pendants along with other articles on the subject.
My conclusion is that two 3/4 inch pendants of 20 feet each should do the trick. Am I correct with this assumption? I am 45 minutes from the boat, so aside from large storms with predicted paths, I might not be able to get to the boat in time to add heavier lines if heavy weather hits.
Also, it seems that there are many polyester covered nylon pendants from New England, Yale, Hamilton, etc? Are there any advantages to any particular brand?
You also mentioned lacing pendants together. Can you tell me more about how it's done?
Also, does one need to secure the loops around the cleats somehow? The skipper whose boat I race on usually ties the line of the pickup stick around the cleat.